[Traditional cutaneous suture and synthesis with Fasterzip. Comparative esthetic results]

A group of 20 patients underwent plastic surgery for inguinal hernia. In 10 cases the incision was sutured using a traditional technique, whereas in 10 cases the wound was joined using Fasterzip. The cosmetic appearance of the wound in the two groups was compared at 8, 30, 60 and 90 days after surgery. It was found that the use of Fasterzip was significantly better during the initial phase, but as the scarring process progressed, the differences became less evident.